MERLE  

Gender: M
Origin: French
Meaning: "blackbird"

Originally a nickname for someone who loved to sing or whistle, Merle is even less masculine than Meredith.

Merle is being discussed in our message boards:

• Short List--your thoughts?
• Good ones are hard to find.
• Hilbilly Names
• Name to honour Robyn
• What names have we missed?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Merle:

• THE LOST BOYS’ NAMES OF 1880
• STAGE NAMES: Would You Change Your Name for Fame?
• GLAMOUR GIRLS AND BOYS